Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with these Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a luscious brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, enjoy a satisfying meal bursting with flavor that can be served alongside your favorite sides or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken tenders
- ½ pound thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of bacon and place them on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Generously coat each bacon-wrapped tender with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (approximately 135g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg